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Perfect Watermelon Buttercream Cake
Ingredients:
For Watermelon Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup watermelon puree (strained from blended watermelon chunks)
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
For Watermelon Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup watermelon puree
- Green food coloring
- Mini chocolate chips for "seeds"
Cooking Steps:
Step 1: Preheat Oven and Prepare Cake Pans
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 5: Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 6: Add Watermelon Puree
- Fold in the watermelon puree until the batter is smooth.
- Optionally, add pink or red food coloring to achieve the desired watermelon color.
Step 7: Bake the Cake
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8: Prepare Watermelon Buttercream
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Add watermelon puree and green food coloring to achieve a vibrant green color. Mix until well combined.
Step 9: Assemble and Frost the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread a layer of watermelon buttercream over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the entire cake with the remaining watermelon buttercream.
Step 10: Decorate with "Seeds"
- Gently press mini chocolate chips into the sides of the cake to resemble watermelon seeds.
Step 11: Chill and Serve Refrigerate the Watermelon Buttercream Cake for at least 30 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy the summery goodness!
This Watermelon Buttercream Cake is a fun and delicious way to celebrate the flavors of summer. Its vibrant appearance and delightful taste make it a perfect treat for warm-weather gatherings.
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